Liner Hanger Systems
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Liner Hanger Systems
Introduction
Running liners is not without risk. Wellbores take on
many characteristics that are often challenging to liner
deployment. Wells with high pressure differentials and
extreme temperature ranges can threaten tool integrity.
This can lead to non-productive time, which increases
costs. These extreme environments require liner system
solutions that can effectively manage the liner to total
depth while mitigating risks and withstanding severe
conditions.
Liner systems help reduce capital expenditures by
eliminating the need to extend a single, long casing string
to the top of the wellbore.
A liner hanger allows the liner (casing below the liner
hanger) to be suspended in the previous casing string to
reduce material costs and provide completion solution
options. A seal is required at the top of the liner hanger to
prevent transfer of fluid or pressures from either
direction. This seal can be in the form of an integral
expandable liner hanger or by means of a liner packer.
The Halliburton portfolio of tools offers both expandable
and conventional liner hangers to cover all types of well
environments from mature and unconventional assets to
shallow and ultra-deep water.
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Expandable Liner Hanger Systems

VersaFlex® Expandable Liner Hanger Systems

VersaFlex® expandable liner hanger
(ELH) systems combine Halliburton
industry-leading expandable solid
liner hanger technology with our
complete range of cementing
products and services to offer a total
system approach to liner installations.
The system features a VersaFlex
integral liner hanger/packer, which is
made up of an integral tieback
receptacle above an expandable solid
hanger body and a lower sleeve
designed to carry the tensile and
torque loads during deployment.
Elastomeric elements are bonded
onto the hanger body. As the hanger
body is expanded, the elastomeric
elements are compressed in the
annular space. This virtually
eliminates the liner hanger/casing
annulus and provides liner-top
pressure integrity while delivering
impressive tensile and compressive
load capacity on setting. With no
moving parts, slips, or cages, the
simple VersaFlex liner system design
helps eliminate the risk of presetting
the liner hanger/packer.
Understanding different applications
require different solutions, Halliburton
has engineered and designed several
ELH systems suited for various
applications. While these applications
cover a wide range of conditions,
Halliburton maintains simplicity
throughout each system, helping to
promote liner deployment and liner-
top seal on setting — all while
incorporating fewer installation
procedures with minimal operational
steps.
Applications
» Drilling liners
» Production liners
» Tight tolerance liners
» Extended reach liners
» Openhole completions
» Horizontal completions
» Drill-in liners
Features
» Liner hanger and liner-top isolation
packers are packaged as a single
unit
» Packer element design allows for
high circulation rates
» Clean-form design improves run-in-
hole speeds and circulation rates
» Improved fluid flow with the
absence of external components,
including slips, hydraulic cylinders,
cages, etc.
» Less induced stress and more even
stress distribution in supporting
casing for a given liner length
» No physical damage to the
supporting casing; no slip
“wickers” to cut into the
supporting casing
Benefits
» Eliminates potential leak paths
» Holds in tension and compression
during the life of the well
» Sets in deviated wellbores
» Reduces operating steps

VersaFlex ELH systems:

» VersaFlex Standard system
» VersaFlex High-Torque system
» VersaFlex Big Bore system
HAL50708

» VersaFlex Breech Lock system

» VersaFlex XSL system
» VersaFlex GT system VersaFlex® Expandable
Liner Hanger System
» VersaStim® system

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VersaFlex® Expandable Liner Hanger System

Liner Casing Casing
Size Size Weight

in. in. lb/ft

3 1/2 5 1/2 15.5; 17; 20; 23; 26
5 6 5/8 24
5; 5 1/2 7 20 to 35
5 1/2 7 5/8 26.4 to 39
7; 7 5/8 9 5/8 36 to 58.4
7 5/8 9 3/8 39
7 5/8 9 7/8 62.8
7 3/4 10 3/4 55.5 to 71.1
9 5/8 11 3/4 54 to 65
9 5/8 11 7/8 71.8
11 3/4; 11 7/8 13 3/8 61 to 72
11 7/8 13 5/8 88.2
11 7/8 13 3/4 98.58
11 7/8 14 112.8; 114; 115.53
13 3/8; 13 5/8; 14 16 84 to 96; 102.9 to 118
14 18 5/8 136
16 18 93.54
16 18 5/8 136
16 20 129.33; 133; 147; 169
18 22 224
For additional sizes and weight ranges, please contact your Halliburton
representative.

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VersaFlex® XSL Expandable Liner Hanger System

VersaFlex® XSL expandable liner hanger (ELH) systems
combine the latest design features from across our
portfolio of liner hangers that are ideal for onshore and
offshore applications. The VersaFlex XSL hanger system
is designed to improve the deliverability of a low-to-
moderate load-bearing ELH without sacrificing its gas-
tight sealing capability or reliability. The system can bring
significant value to your well construction project without
compromising quality and continues the legacy of our
industry-leading ELH technology with a total system
approach to liner installations.

The unique body profile of the VersaFlex XSL liner hanger

system uses engineered extrusion limiter spikes, which
provide a fully compliant metal-to-metal (MTM) seal with
full bi-directional anchoring capability. Its ability to provide
a 360° MTM seal is backed by redundant resilient
elastomeric seals to account for any imperfections in the
parent casing. The system offers no external moving parts
and its unique integral design eliminates any body
connections below the hanger body to minimize
leak paths.

Its clean-form design offers a smooth radial flow path

allowing for unrestricted bypass area, which assists in
reducing equivalent circulating densities (ECDs) during all
phases of the operation.

The VersaFlex XSL liner hanger system includes a

standard length upper tieback receptacle. The lower
setting sleeve can be adapted or easily threaded to a
wide range of thread connections and compatible
weight ranges.

Applications
» Conventional liner installations
» Onshore and offshore
» Oil and gas
» Vertical to horizontal

Features
» Simple clean-form design
» Integral upper tieback receptacle
» Shortened one-piece expandable hanger body design
with engineered extrusion limiter spikes
» 360° hydraulically energized MTM sealing package
» Bi-directional anchoring and sealing capability
» Wash and ream during deployment; rotate and
reciprocate during cementing operations
HAL121722

» Runs with VersaFlex standard ball-drop system with

quick lock collet
» Compatible with a wide range of industry-standard
cementing accessories VersaFlex® XSL Expandable
Liner Hanger System

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Benefits
» Ready-to-run system — install tool and test before » Engineered extrusion spikes (non-damaging to parent
shipping casing ID)
» Set-and-forget sealing — design simplicity helps » Based on field-proven VersaFlex® system technology
eliminate risks » Running tools provide hydraulic hanger body
» Tieback capable expansion — no string weight to set required
» Unmatched, redundant gas-tight seal reliability » Cement not required for pressure integrity
» High circulating rates » Reliable, engineered solution

VersaFlex® XSL Expandable Liner Hanger System

Tieback Tieback
Liner Casing Maximum
Receptacle Receptacle
Size Weight Elastomer OD
Sealbore ID Sealbore Length

in. lb/ft in. in. in.

5×7 29 to 32 5.88 5.25 127.35
5 1/2 × 7 5/8 29.7 to 33.7 6.56 5.75 126.17
7/7 5/8 × 9 5/8 47 to 53 8.325 7.75 123.8
5×7 29 to 32 5.88 5.25 127.35
5 1/2 × 7 5/8 29.7 to 33.7 6.56 5.75 126.17
7/7 5/8 × 9 5/8 47 to 53 8.325 7.75 123.8

VersaFlex® Tieback Seal Assembly

Top Maximum Minimum Mating
Connection Locator OD ID Sealbore ID Muleshoe
Type Guide Type
in. in. in. in.
4 1/2 API-LC Box No-Go 5.85 4 5.25 Standard
5 API-LC Box No-Go 5.85 4.26 5.25 Standard
Blanked for
No-Go 8.36 6.68 7.75 Standard
7 5/8-33.7

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VersaFlex® GT Expandable Liner Hanger System

The VersaFlex® GT expandable liner hanger (ELH) system
combines the latest design features from our portfolio of
liner hangers that are ideal for geothermal applications
with the ability to handle temperature ranges up to 650°F
(343°C). The VersaFlex GT system is designed to improve
the deliverability of a low-to-moderate load-bearing ELH
without sacrificing sealing capability or reliability. The
system can provide significant value to your well
construction project without compromising quality and
continues the legacy of our industry-leading ELH
technology with a total system approach to liner
installations.

The unique body profile of the VersaFlex GT ELH system

uses engineered extrusion limiter spikes, which provide a
fully compliant metal-to-metal (MTM) seal with full
bi-directional anchoring capability. The system offers no
external moving parts, and its unique integral design
eliminates any body connections below the hanger body
to minimize leak paths. Its clean-form design offers a
smooth radial flow path allowing for unrestricted bypass
area, which assists in reducing equivalent circulating
densities (ECDs) during all phases of the operation.

The VersaFlex GT system includes a standard upper

tieback receptacle and a threaded box end, which can be
easily adapted by an interchangeable adapter. The system
is compatible with a wide range of thread connections
and casing weights.

Applications
» Geothermal, oil and gas
» Conventional liner installations
» Onshore and offshore
» Vertical to horizontal

Features
» Simple clean-form design
» Integral upper tieback receptacle
» Single-piece expandable hanger body design with
engineered extrusion limiter spikes
» 360° hydraulically energized MTM sealing package
» Bi-directional anchoring and sealing capability
» Wash and ream during deployment — rotate and
reciprocate during cementing operations
» Runs with the VersaFlex standard ball-drop system with
quick lock collet
» Compatible with a wide range of industry-standard
HAL122749

cementing accessories

VersaFlex® GT Expandable
Liner Hanger System

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Benefits
» Ready-to-run system — install tool and test before » High circulating rates
shipping » Based on field-proven VersaFlex® system technology
» Set-and-forget sealing — design simplicity helps » Running tools provide hydraulic hanger body
eliminate risks expansion — no string weight to set required
» Tieback capable » Cement not required for pressure integrity
» Unmatched, redundant gas-tight seal reliability » Reliable, engineered solution
» Engineered extrusion spikes (non-damaging to parent
casing ID)

VersaFlex® GT Expandable Liner Hanger System

Liner Casing Casing Tieback Tieback Receptacle
Hanger OD Size OD Weight Receptacle ID Sealbore Length Expansion
Seal Type Body Material
in. in. lb/ft in. in.
Low alloy steel,
Metal-to-metal 5 7 29 to 32 5.25 127.35
80 ksi MY
Low alloy steel,
Metal-to-metal 5 1/2 7 5/8 29.7 to 33.7 5.75 126.17
80 ksi MY
Low alloy steel,
Metal-to-metal 7, 7 5/8 9 5/8 40, 43.5, 47 7.75 123.8
80 ksi MY
Low alloy steel,
Metal-to-metal 9 5/8 11 3/4 65 9.66 43.15
80 ksi MY
Low alloy steel,
Metal-to-metal 11 3/4 13 3/8,13 5/8, 14 68 to 115.53 11.47 43.25
80 ksi MY
For sizes not listed, contact your Halliburton representative.

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XtremeGrip™ Expandable Liner Hanger System

Halliburton XtremeGrip™ and XtremeGrip high-pressure/
high-temperature (HP/HT) expandable liner hanger (ELH)
systems take the standard VersaFlex® liner hanger to the
next level. This high-performance, advanced technology
provides a compliant metal-to-metal (MTM) seal with a
fully bonded resilient elastomeric seal to account for
imperfections in the parent casing. Its ability to provide an
ISO 14310 V0-tested, gas-tight seal on setting is
surpassed only by its ability to provide enhanced hang-
weight capabilities at elevated temperatures up to 575°F
(302°C) and pressures up to 15,000 psi.

Ideal for use from land to deep water and HP/HT

applications, and wherever long liners are deployed, the
XtremeGrip and XtremeGrip HP/HT systems are designed
to mitigate risks and maintain hang-weight capabilities at
elevated temperatures and pressures. The system offers
increased robustness associated with liners and liner
deployment. The hanger and running tool are assembled
together and form an intrinsic packoff, which minimizes
downhole tool components and potential leak paths while
cementing. The standard running tool setup offers
washdown capabilities, rotation capabilities without
bearings, and simultaneously allows for reciprocation of
the liner. Once the cement is placed and the tool actuates
the expansion process, the hanger is set to offer bi-
directional load capabilities and provide a gas-tight, liner-
top seal, which eliminates remedial liner-top squeeze jobs
after setting.

The unique body profile of the XtremeGrip and

XtremeGrip HP/HT systems utilizes engineered extrusion
limiter rings to provide MTM sealing and full bi-directional
anchoring capability in all casing grades at elevated
temperatures. Its clean-form design offers a smooth radial
flow path allowing for an unrestricted bypass area, which
assists in reducing equivalent circulating densities (ECDs)
during all operation phases.

XtremeGrip ELH systems:

» XtremeGrip Standard system
» XtremeGrip Low ECD system
» XtremeGrip Big Bore system
» XtremeGrip HP/HT system

Applications
» Land
» Offshore
» Deep water
HAL41157

» HP/HT

XtremeGrip™ Expandable
Liner Hanger System

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Features Benefits
» Simple, clean-form design » Maintains hang-weight capability at elevated
» MTM seal with resilient elastomeric seal¹ temperatures
» Eliminates internal body connections » Sets in standard and heavy-weight parent casings
» 360° hydraulically energized compliant seal » Applicable across multiple applications
» Engineered extrusion limiter rings » Reduces ECDs and improves flow rates
» Gas-tight, ISO 14310 V0 qualified² » Single-piece integral tieback receptacle/packer/hanger
» Performs in elevated temperature and pressure minimizes leak paths
environments — tested up to 575°F (302°C) and » Fewer connections, less parts, less problems
pressures up to 15,000 psi » Energized sealing mechanism does not require drillpipe
» Heavy liners and vertical or long lateral installations weight to set packer/hanger
» Reliable, engineered solution
¹Resilient seals might not be present on all hangers, application
dependent.
²Contact a Halliburton representative for full list of V0-qualified
hangers.

XtremeGrip™ System
Liner Casing Casing
Size Size Weight

in. in. lb/ft

4 1/2; 5 1/2 7 32; 35; 38
4 1/2 7 5/8 35.8
5 1/2 7 5/8; 8 1/8 33.7; 54
5 3/4 7 5/8; 7 3/4 35.8; 42.8; 46.1
7 3/4 9 3/8; 9 5/8; 9 7/8; 9 3/4; 10; 10 1/8 39; 47; 53.5; 62.8; 65.1; 65.3; 68.8; 69.9; 79.3; 81
9 5/8; 10 1/8 11 3/4; 11 7/8 65; 71.8
54.5; 61; 68; 72; 88.2; 94.8; 98.58; 100; 105.89; 112.6;
11 3/4; 11 7/8 13 3/8; 13 5/8; 13 3/4; 13 7/8; 14; 14.15
113; 114; 115; 115.53; 116; 126.82
13 5/8; 14 16; 16.04; 16.15 84; 102.9; 109; 109.61; 119.23; 126.91; 127.5
16 18 93.54; 94; 105
Additional sizes or weight ranges are under development and testing.

XtremeGrip™ HP/HT System

Liner Casing Casing
Size Size Weight

in. in. lb/ft

5 1/2 7 32; 35; 38
5 3/4 7 5/8; 7 3/4 35.8; 42.8; 46.1
7 5/8; 7 3/4 9 3/8; 9 5/8; 9 7/8; 10; 10 1/8 39; 47; 53.5; 62.8; 65.1; 65.3; 68.8; 69.9; 79.3; 81
10 3/4; 11 3/4; 11 7/8 13.625; 13.875; 14; 14.15 88.2; 105.89; 115; 115.53; 116; 126
13 5/8; 14 16; 16.04; 16.15 84; 102.9; 109; 109.61; 119.23; 126.91; 127.5
Selected sizes in the XtremeGrip™ system portfolio are available in the HP/HT configuration to meet industry-recognized
temperature ratings of up to 575°F (302°C) and pressure ratings up to 15,000 psi.
Additional sizes or weight ranges are under development and testing.

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Expandable Liner Hanger Setting Tools

Halliburton offers various setting tool designs based on
the hanger configuration and application. Primary
systems are:
» Standard ball/flapper set
» Quick lock
» High torque
» Low equivalent circulating density (ECD)
» Big Bore
» Breech lock adjustable pressure setting tool

The expandable liner hanger expansion (setting) is

accomplished using a hydraulically actuated liner running/
setting tool assembly. This unique system provides the
necessary expansion mechanics, cementing packoff
system, a collet assembly to carry the liner weight and
transfer that weight to the drillstring while providing
torque, and an expansion indicator assembly. The running/
setting tool assembly features a primary and secondary
releasing system for maximum reliability.

Features
Each tool design is unique; however, each cementing liner
hanger running tool contains four primary components,
which simplifies processes and enhances reliability.
» Piston provides the transition from pressure to force
during the expansion process. Various forms of pistons
and force multipliers are used to create force.
» Crossover valve incorporates multiple porting, which
allows pressure paths for hydraulic expansion and fluid
returns paths during the reverse out process.
» Expansion cone assembly uses the force from the
piston to drive the cone into the hanger body,
expanding it into the parent casing.
» Collet assembly transfers the load of the liner string
being conveyed into the wellbore to the drillpipe and
transmits torque to the liner through contact with the
collet retainer to torque adapter.

Benefits
» Allows for washing and reaming during deployment
without special configurations of each tool
» Higher circulating rates and pressures than
conventional systems
» Allows rotation and reciprocation during cementing
operations
» Debris-tolerant porting
» Simplified setting processes and procedures
» Redundant setting features on all flapper-set tools
HAL33016

» Tertiary setting systems on high torque tool system

» Standard contingency release features
Expandable Liner Hanger
Setting Tool

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Expandable Liner Hanger Setting Tools Portfolio

Tool Distinguishing
Sizes Applications
Types Features

HAL33016

5 × 7 in. J-slot upgrade kit available for deviated wellbores

Drilling Liners
Ball Set1,2,3 5 1/2 × 7 5/8 in. Primary expansion by ball set (rupture disk)
Production Liners
7 5/8 × 9 5/8 in. Weight-down contingency release

HAL33065

Drilling Liners
J-slot upgrade kit available for deviated wellbores
9 5/8 × 11 3/4 in. Production Liners
Flapper Set2 Primary expansion by flapper valve (secondary ball set)
9 5/8 × 11 7/8 in. Tight Tolerance Liners
Weight-down contingency release
Drill-In Liners

HAL39210

5 × 7 in.
5 1/2 × 7 5/8 in. Drilling Liners J-slot upgrade kit available for deviated wellbores
5 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. Production Liners Primary expansion by flapper set (secondary ball set)
Quick Lock4
11 7/8 × 13 5/8 in.; Tight Tolerance Liners Weight-down contingency release
13 3/4 in.; 14 in. Drill-In Liners Mates to single-piece hanger body
13 5/8 × 16 in.

HAL33014

3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.

5 × 7 in. Drilling Liners Primary expansion by flapper set
High Torque 5 1/2 × 7 5/8 in.; 7 3/4 in. Production Liners Two contingency setting methods
7 5/8 × 9 5/8 in.; 9 7/8 in. Drill-In Liners Mechanical contingency release
7 3/4 × 10 3/4 in.

HAL37165

Drilling Liners
5 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. Primary expansion by ball set
Low ECD Production Liners
7 5/8 × 9 5/8 in. Weight-down contingency release
Drill-In Liners

HAL33532

14 × 16 in.
16 × 18 in.
14 × 18 5/8 in.
16 × 18 5/8 in. Drilling Liners Primary expansion by ball set
Big Bore
16 × 20 in. Tight Tolerance Liners Weight-down contingency release
17 × 20 in.
17 7/8 × 22 in.
18 × 22 in.

HAL33159

Cemented Liners
Breech Lock Adjustable 5 × 7 in. Primary setting by ball set
Non-Cemented Liners
Pressure Setting Tool 7 5/8 × 9 5/8 in. Weight-down or mechanical contingency release
VersaStim® Frac Liners
Separate options as noted:
1Flapper valve conversion kit or complete tool option
2J-slot lockout conversion kit or complete tool option
3Available as a complete assembly with adjustable pressure setting module
4Force multiplier kit required for 14-in. hanger

Note: Sizes listed are general. Contact your Halliburton representative for additional sizes.

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Expandable Liner Hanger Accessories

Tieback Seal Units
The expandable tieback seal unit is designed to be
installed into the upper tieback receptacle (TBR) of the
liner hanger assembly. Tieback seal units allow for the
upper casing string to be tied back to surface, while
leaving the largest possible ID in the hanger assembly.
» Tieback seal units are designed to be fully landed,
allowing a no-go locator to locate at the top of the TBR.
» When required to cement surface casing in place, the
tieback seal unit can be used alone or in conjunction
with Halliburton SuperFill™ TB equipment.
(See additional data located within the Halliburton
Casing Equipment product service line.)
» Metallurgy and seal units can be selected to suit well
conditions.
» Seal units are available in three types of elastomer
configurations: premium, molded, and bonded.

HAL33164

Tieback
Seal Unit

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Expandable Liner Hanger Plug Systems

The VersaFlex® plug system consists of three main
components: the VersaFlex plug assembly, wiper dart,
and landing collar. Each component must be ordered
separately to meet size and material requirements.

VersaFlex Plug Assembly

The plug design uses the proven HWE® high wiping
efficiency cementing plug to provide superior wiping
performance and fluid separation with a single wiper plug.
The plug design has several unique features that provide
improved functionality and reliability, including:
» Integral swivel mechanism allows plug rotation during
makeup to the liner along with an equalizing feature to
help prevent damage from pressure applied to the plug
» Adjustable shear pins allow adjustable pressure release
features to help ensure plug launch during
displacement operations
» Spacer tube fully encapsulates the drillpipe wiper dart
to assist in centralization of dart for secure latch
» Designed for the most common casing sizes
» Designed to be used in conjunction with a VersaFlex
landing collar
» Two distinct types:
– Standard HWE plug assembly for use in casing sizes
of 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 in.
– Heavy mud HWE plug assembly for use in casing
sizes of 7 to 11 3/4 in.

HAL39203
HAL39204

Standard Heavy Mud

HWE® Plug HWE® Plug
Assembly Assembly

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VersaFlex® MCXV Wiper Dart

The VersaFlex® MCXV wiper dart is a unique releasing
plug designed specifically for use with the VersaFlex plug
assembly. (SSR® subsurface release wiper plugs are not
compatible with this system.)
» The wiper dart is available to cover a variety of standard
drillpipe sizes.
» Wiper darts for tandem string scenarios also available.

VersaFlex Landing Collar

The VersaFlex plug assembly is designed to be used in
conjunction with a landing collar. The VersaFlex plug
assemblies and landing collars have been designed for
the most common casing sizes.

HAL106007
» Uniquely designed to mate with the VersaFlex plug
assembly.
» The specially designed landing collar helps ensure a
positive seal is created when plug bump is achieved
and is primarily available in P110 or P110/Q125 grades.
VersaFlex®
MCXV Wiper Dart

HAL32941

VersaFlex®
Landing Collar

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MatchSet™ Conventional Liner Hanger Systems

MatchSet™ conventional liner hanger systems help solve

well challenges in which modular design capability and
minimizing risks are key priorities. This suite of
conventional liner hanger technologies can result in
quantifiable reductions in well construction costs, yet still
allow for value in overall performance.

The MatchSet liner hanger system portfolio includes slip-

type liner hangers, such as mechanical or hydraulic-set,
coupled with a full range of integrated liner-top packers,
tieback receptacles, and other complementary
components required for a variety of applications.

Regardless of system selection, the goal is always to get

the liner to bottom as effectively and efficiently as
possible. Our MatchSet liner hanger systems allow for all
aspects of a standard liner hanger installation.

Features
» Compact design
» Pocket-slip arrangement
» Uniform slip loading
» Heavy load-hanging capability

Benefits
» Modular design adjustable to application configuration
» Weight-set sealing element
» Dynamic service tool before cementing
HAL121470

MatchSet™
Conventional Liner Hanger

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MatchSet™ Pocket-Slip Liner Hanger

The MatchSet™ pocket-slip liner hanger has a unique
compact design for highly deviated or horizontal wells.
The hanger is equipped with premium o-rings and glass-
filled Teflon® backup rings to seal in the hydraulic cylinder.
A high-strength alloy cylinder provides maximum burst
and collapse rating.

The hanger is set by applying pressure through the

drillpipe. A setting ball is circulated or dropped to the ball
seat in the landing collar or running tool. Applied pressure
acts on an internal piston, moving the slips up the cones
to the set position. The hydraulic-set liner hanger
incorporates a tapered roller-bearing assembly, if required,
which allows the liner to be rotated in the set position
while cementing the liner.

Applications
» Drilling liner
» Production liner
» Openhole horizontal wells
» Unconventional completions

Features and Benefits

» Unique protected slip design provides more slip
contact area and uniform loading
» Available in rotation or non-rotation models in which the
tapered roller bearings allow the liner to be rotated in
the set position
» Hydraulic cylinder remains stationary with respect to
body, seals static during rotation
» Slip and cone designed for minimum casing stress
levels
» Capable of hanging long and heavy liners
» Hardened slips bite and hold in all standard casing
grades
» Large annular flow area in set position helps ensure
minimum pressure drop
» Liner hanger body and cylinder have burst and collapse
ratings equal to or greater than the API specifications
for relevant grade of casing (unless otherwise stated)

Teflon® is a registered trademark of The Chemours Company.

MatchSet™ Pocket-Slip Liner Hanger

HAL121451

Liner Casing Casing

Size Size Weight Material
in. in. lb/ft
MatchSet™ Pocket-Slip
4 1/2 7 23 to 38
Liner Hanger
5 7 23 to 38
5 1/2 7 5/8 29.7 to 45.3 L80, P110, and
7 9 5/8 40 to 58.4 Q125

7 5/8 9 5/8 40 to 53.5

9 5/8 13 3/8 54.5 to 72
For additional sizes and material grades, please contact your Halliburton
representative.

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MatchSet™ Liner Hanger with Integral Liner-Top Packer

The MatchSet™ liner hanger with integral liner-top packer
has a unique compact design for highly deviated or
horizontal wells. The hanger is equipped with premium
o-rings and glass-filled Teflon® backup rings to seal in the
hydraulic cylinder. A high-strength alloy cylinder provides
maximum burst and collapse rating.

The hanger is set by applying pressure through the

drillpipe. A setting ball is circulated or dropped to the ball
seat in the landing collar or running tool. Applied pressure
acts on an internal piston, moving the slips up the cones
to the set position. The hydraulic-set liner hanger
incorporates a tapered roller-bearing assembly, if required,
which allows the liner to be rotated in the set position
while cementing the liner.

The liner-top packer is a high-performance packer that is

suited for most applications and sets by applying set-
down weight. The packer provides an effective annular
seal between the top of the liner and the parent casing,
preventing formation breakdown, loss of cement slurry,
and gas migration above the liner top during the life of
the well. The liner-top packer features holddown slips,
making it suitable for use in deviated or horizontal wells.
Connection to accept an upper tieback receptacle
is standard.

Applications
» Drilling liner
» Production liner
» Openhole horizontal wells
» Unconventional completions

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MatchSet™ Liner Hanger with

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Liner Hanger Features and Benefits Liner-Top Packer Features and Benefits
» Unique protected slip design provides more slip » High-performance, compression-set liner-top packer
contact area and uniform loading » Provides effective annular seal at liner top
» Available in rotation or non-rotation models in which » Prevents formation breakdown, loss of cement slurry,
tapered roller bearings allow the liner to be rotated in and gas migration
the set position » Integral body lock ring holds positive set in seal
» Hydraulic cylinder remains stationary with respect to elements
body, seals static during rotation » Holddown slips prevent light liners from moving
» Slip and cone designed for minimum casing stress
levels
» Capable of hanging long and heavy liners
» Hardened slips bite and hold in all standard casing
grades
» Large annular flow area in set position helps ensure
minimum pressure drop
» Body and cylinder have burst and collapse ratings equal
to or greater than the API specifications for the relevant
grade of casing (unless otherwise stated)

MatchSet™ Liner Hanger with Integral Liner-Top Packer

Liner Casing Casing
Size Size Weight Material
in. in. lb/ft
4 1/2 7 23 to 38
5 7 23 to 38
5 1/2 7 5/8 29.7 to 45.3 L80, P110, and
7 9 5/8 40 to 58.4 Q125

7 5/8 9 5/8 40 to 53.5

9 5/8 13 3/8 54.5 to 72
For additional sizes and material grades, please contact your Halliburton
representative.

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MatchSet™ Liner-Top Packer

The MatchSet™ liner-top packer is a high-performance
packer that is suited for most applications and sets by
applying set-down weight. The packer provides an
effective annular seal between the top of the liner and the
parent casing, preventing formation breakdown, loss of
cement slurry, and gas migration above the liner top
during the life of the well.

The liner-top packer features holddown slips, making

it suitable for use in deviated or horizontal wells.
Connection to accept an upper tieback receptacle
is standard.

Applications
» Drilling liner
» Production liner
» Openhole horizontal wells
» Unconventional completions

Features and Benefits

» High-performance, compression-set liner-top packer
» Provides effective annular seal at liner top
» Prevents formation breakdown, loss of cement slurry,
and gas migration
» Integral body lock ring holds positive set in seal
elements
» Holddown slips prevent light liners from moving
» Configuration with or without slips

MatchSet™ Liner-Top Packer

Liner Casing Casing
Size Size Weight Material
in. in. lb/ft
4 1/2 7 23 to 38
5 7 23 to 38
5 1/2 7 5/8 29.7 to 45.3 L80, P110, and
7 9 5/8 40 to 58.4 Q125

7 5/8 9 5/8 40 to 53.5

9 5/8 13 3/8 54.5 to 72
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For additional sizes and material grade, please contact your Halliburton
representative.

MatchSet™
Liner-Top Packer

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MatchSet™ Integral Tieback Packer and Tieback Seal Assembly

The MatchSet™ tieback packer is a liner-top packer used
to prevent microannular gas leaks at the liner top. The
packer is frequently run on drillpipe using a mechanical
setting tool, tieback receptacle, and liner setting sleeve
with tieback extension. The seal stem is inserted until
seated and pressure is tested down the drillpipe.
Additional set-down weight shears the release pins and
sets the packer seal.

The tieback stem on the MatchSet tieback packer has

three sets of chevron-type premium seals for severe
pressure and temperature applications. It features a
ratchet lock in the setting shoulder to prevent premature
setting while running in. Holddown slips and an internal
body lock ring maintain seal compression and prevent
floating of short liners. Tieback receptacles are available
with this packer in different lengths, and the assembly
can be configured with a mechanical- or hydraulic-release
running tool with rotational capability, if required.

Features and Benefits

» Used to prevent microannular gas leaks at the liner top
» Integral body lock ring holds positive set in seal
elements
» Ratchet lock feature prevents premature setting while
running in hole
» Chevron-type premium seals provide high-temperature/
high-pressure tieback capabilities
» Setting tool is released with right-hand rotation

MatchSet™ Integral Tieback Packer and

Tieback Seal Assembly
Liner Casing Casing
Size Size Weight Material
in. in. lb/ft
4 1/2 7 23 to 38
5 7 23 to 38
5 1/2 7 5/8 29.7 to 45.3 L80, P110, and
7 9 5/8 40 to 58.4 Q125

7 5/8 9 5/8 40 to 53.5

9 5/8 13 3/8 54.5 to 72
For additional sizes and material grades, please contact your Halliburton
representative.
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MatchSet™ Integral Tieback Packer

and Tieback Seal Assembly

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MatchSet™ Hydraulic Latch Landing Collar with Ball Catcher

The MatchSet™ hydraulically activated landing collar is
used when running hydraulic-set liner hangers or other
hydraulic-activated components in a liner string. A setting
ball lands in the ball seat allowing pressure to be applied
to the hanger to set the slips. This releases the hydraulic
running tool from the liner at a higher pressure before
shearing the pre-installed shear pins and removing the
seat from the flow path. A retained ball-seat design
prevents the sheared-out cage and ball assembly from
interfering with float equipment installed below the
landing collar. Large milled slots provide an unrestricted
flow area while cementing. Internal components are
constructed of wrought aluminum and are compatible
for drillout.

Features and Benefits

» Robust latch assembly for liner wiper
» Standard hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) seals
» Available with anti-wear coating

MatchSet™ Hydraulic Latch

Landing Collar with Ball Catcher
Liner
Size Material
in.
4 1/2
5
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5 1/2
L80, P110, and Q125
7
7 5/8
9 5/8
MatchSet™ Hydraulic Latch
Landing Collar with Ball Catcher
For additional sizes and material grade, please contact your
Halliburton representative.

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Float Equipment for Expandable and Conventional

Liner Hangers

Super Seal II® Float Equipment

Super Seal II® floating equipment is installed in and
becomes an integral part of the casing string. This
equipment helps float and cement the casing in the well.
The equipment's basic backpressure and temperature
ratings (5,000 psi and 400°F) allow it to be used in most
wells. The plastic valve materials and surrounding shear
and shockload-resistant concrete exceed the strength
requirements for landing cementing plugs. The valve
assembly and the cement holding the valve assembly in

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place can be drilled out easily with roller-cone rock bits or
polycrystalline diamond compact bits after cementing
operations. All casing-size Super Seal II float shoes and
collars are supplied with an autofill feature. Customers
can request Super Seal II float equipment for any casing Super Seal II®
grade or premium thread. Float Collar

Super Seal II Float Collar

The Super Seal II float collar includes the Super Seal II
backpressure valve, which prevents cement pumped into
the casing/wellbore annulus from re-entering the casing
ID after cementing operations. The float collar is normally
installed one or two joints above the float or guide shoe.

Float Shoe
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The high-port up-jet (HPUJ) float shoe jets the formation

face to remove detrimental mudcake and cuttings,
increasing the chances of a successful cement-to-
formation bond. The high circulation rates and cement Super Seal II®
flow rates that are possible with the Super Seal II float High-Port Up-Jet
valve allow turbulent flow at the shoe without damaging (HPUJ) Float Shoe
the float valve.
» Approximately 40% of the fluid pumped through the
equipment is discharged at a high velocity through the
bottom of the float shoe.
» All Super Seal II HPUJ float shoe casing sizes use the
same autofill strap used for the Super Seal II float valve.

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